City tour Frankfurt (Oder) - Słubice: Culture and Nature

The city tour leads along historic sights in the old town center with a detour to the idyllic island Ziegenwerder.Starting from the marketplace, the city tour begins at the German-Polish Tourist Information. Here you can get extensive tourist and cultural information.At the marketplace is the largest hall church of North German brick Gothic. The three twelve-meter-high choir windows tell the creation story of Christ in colorful stained glass. From a height of 67 meters, you can enjoy a wonderful view over Frankfurt (Oder) and into the neighboring country.Past the Viadrina European University, the path leads over the island Ziegenwerder. The genuine natural island promises absolute relaxation for young and old. The former valley sand island serves as a bird sanctuary and provides habitat for over 100 species of animals and plants in the natural areas.After passing through one of the most beautiful fishing streets from the 15th century, you reach the three-part garden area with rose and herb garden and a large open space. Der Anger is a popular leisure and cultural place for the locals.On the way to Gertrauden-Park, you pass by the church of the same name. It preserves various treasures of St. Marien Church and is equipped with an impressive Sauer organ.On the final stretch of the city tour is the main post office, which still today represents a protected ensemble for a typical Prussian state building style.To round off the day culturally, a visit to the Kleist Museum is recommended. The life and works of the poet Heinrich von Kleist are documented there and the collections are vividly presented. The Viadrina Museum includes collections of historical objects illustrating the development of the city and region as a significant trade, cultural, and scientific center. In the Packhof, artworks from the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art can be viewed.